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OFM News Release: November revenue forecast down $760 million
November revenue forecast down $760 million
Governor says all options to balance budget on table
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE —Nov. 19, 2009
OLYMPIA – The November revenue forecast for Washington state government shows projected General Fund revenue down $760 million for the remainder of this biennium, which ends June 30, 2011. The figure was released today by the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council.
Read the full news release here.
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Faculty for the Future Forum
Faculty for the Future is a social network forum for higher ed faculty to talk about issues impacting our profession and the students we teach, particularly as it relates to distance learning, technology, and the future of teaching. The site includes blogs, discussion forums, photos, events, and more.
Sign up and join the discussion at http://facultyforthefuture.ning.com
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Free Online Tool Helps With Questions on Medicare Benefits and Options
Open Enrollment for Medicare part D has started and will continue through December 31, 2009.
Now is the time to find out if your drug coverage has changed, the cost has gone up, and if you should change your plan.
Medicare Interactive, a FREE online quick-reference tool, puts easy-to-understand answers about Medicare benefits and options right at your fingertips. Medicare Interactive features details about which services are covered by Medicare, how Medicare works with other types of insurance, what to do in the prescription drug coverage gap, and much more.
The "Medicare Interactive Counselor" is made available to members by the AFT and the AFT-affiliated New York State United Teachers. Medicare Interactive is a resource provided by the Medicare Rights Center, the largest independent source of health care information and assistance in the U.S. for people with Medicare.
To use, enter your phrase, key word, or question in the "MI Counselor."
www.MedicareInteractive.org/Teachers
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State Board "town hall" meetings on Gates Foundation Grant
The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges is hosting online "town hall" meetings to provide information and get feedback on the technology grant from the Gates Foundation to revise at least 80 core classes so that they can be offered on line in one curricular format.
All "town hall" meetings will be online in Elluminate, will be recorded, and everyone (faculty, staff, students) is invited. No need to register – just show up!
- Wednesday, November 4 from 3:00 – 4:30 pm
- Monday, November 9 from 10:00 – 11:30 am
- Tuesday, November 17 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm
- Friday, December 4 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Meeting Agenda:
- Learn what this project is about and why it is important to the future of higher education.
- Discuss any concerns and share your ideas on how to make this project better.
- Review and revise: project timeline, list of 81 courses, the draft grant application and participant selection criteria.
- Consider whether or not you want to be part of this project… and ask clarifying questions.
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As part of an ongoing evaluation, the labor community -- including AFT Washington -- has revised its candidate endorsement process through its COPE program. Our goal is to ensure that we are endorsing candidates for office who strongly support education and working-family issues. To that end, we have developed an endorsement matrix through which to rate candidates. One part is for incumbents who are running for their position again and the other is for challengers.
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WSLC Reports Today
Almost daily reports from the Washington State Labor Council includes legislative, local, and national news.
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Toll free number for AFT Washington:
1-866-99-AFTWA or 1-866-992-3892
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